Engine Management Light - Help!

Gandalf · 15-07-2005, 15:54

My engine management light has today decided to come on. The car itself seems to be driving Okay.

The car itself is a 51 plate so is no longer covered by manufacturers warranty. However, I did purchase an extended warranty from the dealer which covers mechanical breakdown. I spoke to the warranty company who were as usual very unhelpful. They say I need to get the car checked out before they will commit to any repairs / costs incurred.

I have provisionally booked the car in for Monday 25th as this is earliest I can get a courtesy car from Skoda main dealer. At £42.00 + VAT for a diagnostic I am not too happy. My warranty company will only pick up the costs if it is a broken part. Could have taken to one of their nominated repair places but no courtesy car and they want it for a full day!

Does anyone have any ideas? I have looked at the forums and the temperature sensor comes in for a bit of stick. Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Darren

**VRStu** · 15-07-2005, 16:02

Darren

Find someone with VAG-COM in your area first of all.

Do a search for vag-com map on here.

cheeky · 15-07-2005, 16:09

Can the brake light switch fault cause this? When mine went on my Polo it brought up the glow plug light.

JBS Auto Design · 15-07-2005, 16:27

Hi yes it can.
Check to see if the brake lights come on.
That is one way to test it.
Good luck mate.

15-07-2005, 15:54	#1
Gandalf Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Management Light - Help! My engine management light has today decided to come on. The car itself seems to be driving Okay. The car itself is a 51 plate so is no longer covered by manufacturers warranty. However, I did purchase an extended warranty from the dealer which covers mechanical breakdown. I spoke to the warranty company who were as usual very unhelpful. They say I need to get the car checked out before they will commit to any repairs / costs incurred. I have provisionally booked the car in for Monday 25th as this is earliest I can get a courtesy car from Skoda main dealer. At £42.00 + VAT for a diagnostic I am not too happy. My warranty company will only pick up the costs if it is a broken part. Could have taken to one of their nominated repair places but no courtesy car and they want it for a full day! Does anyone have any ideas? I have looked at the forums and the temperature sensor comes in for a bit of stick. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Darren

15-07-2005, 16:02	#2
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,777 Thanks: 90 Thanked 857 Times in 772 Posts	Darren Find someone with VAG-COM in your area first of all. Do a search for vag-com map on here. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

15-07-2005, 16:09	#3
cheeky Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 960 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can the brake light switch fault cause this? When mine went on my Polo it brought up the glow plug light. __________________ Vorsprung durch Zufriedenheit

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15-07-2005, 16:27	#4
JBS Auto Design Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central UK Posts: 913 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi yes it can. Check to see if the brake lights come on. That is one way to test it. Good luck mate.